2013 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems
NHTSA logged 15 steering complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 8% of its 179 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure was 68,300, and there is no related steering recall. Complaints center on sudden power steering loss and abnormal stiffness.
- Steering complaints
- 15
- 8% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering suddenly fails or cuts out while driving, sometimes with a check power steering warning light, making the vehicle very hard to turn.
- Power steering loss occurs during low-speed maneuvers such as backing out of a parking space or making a U-turn, causing the driver to lose control momentarily.
- Steering becomes unusually stiff at startup and gets worse when turning, especially to the left.
- Owners describe an intermittent clicking noise while turning along with degraded steering feel, though no warning light appears.
- A steering rack failure was reported at 82,000 miles on a vehicle that was not driven year-round.
- Some owners report dealership technicians finding no fault with the pump, module, or rack despite repeated power steering dropouts.
When 2013 Dodge Challenger steering complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 3, 2014, latest Feb 12, 2022.
Steering recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Challenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
- NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2013 Challenger, which is 8% of the 179 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering problem area on this model year.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Challenger?
- The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 68,300 miles.
- Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to steering complaints for the 2013 Challenger, though one fire was reported in this problem area.
- How does the 2013 Challenger compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2013 Challenger's 15 steering complaints (8% share) is lower than the 2010 model's 33 complaints (11% share) but higher in raw count than several later years like 2015 with 6 complaints.